French Morocco 1899 5 Centime Surcharge
French Morocco · 1899 · 5 centimos
A dark-colored definitive stamp featuring the Sower (Semeuse) design, with 'REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE' at the top and 'POSTES' below. It bears an original denomination of '5 CENTIMES' which is surcharged with '5 CENTIMOS' for use in French Morocco.
This stamp was issued by the French Postal Agency in Morocco in 1899, adapting standard French definitive stamps for local use by surcharging them with the local currency denomination, prior to the establishment of the French Protectorate.
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Image: Jules Auguste Sage (1840—1910), designer · License: Public domain
Estimated Values by Condition
Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults
Well centered, fresh colors
Nicely centered, minor flaws
Average centering, acceptable
Off-center or visible wear
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